CVE-2024-1709 Known ransomware use

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ConnectWise — ScreenConnect

Added to KEV catalog: 22 February 2024
Federal remediation due date: 29 February 2024
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-288

CISA Description

ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to the management interface to create a new, administrator-level account on affected devices.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1709

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